[Core] [64% incumbents] Release air bubbles and smooth seams, using rollers.
  DWAs: Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Select precut fiberglass mats, cloth, and wood-bracing materials as required by projects being assembled.
  DWAs: Select production input materials.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Inspect, clean, and assemble molds before beginning work.
  DWAs: Inspect production equipment. | Clean production equipment. | Build production molds.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Apply lacquers and waxes to mold surfaces to facilitate assembly and removal of laminated parts.
  DWAs: Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Repair or modify damaged or defective glass-fiber parts, checking thicknesses, densities, and contours to ensure a close fit after repair.
  DWAs: Repair parts or assemblies.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Mask off mold areas not to be laminated, using cellophane, wax paper, masking tape, or special sprays containing mold-release substances.
  DWAs: Apply adhesives to construction materials.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Trim cured materials by sawing them with diamond-impregnated cutoff wheels.
  DWAs: Trim excess material from workpieces.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Spray chopped fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments.
  DWAs: Place materials into molds.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Mix catalysts into resins, and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures, using brushes.
  DWAs: Mix substances to create chemical solutions. | Apply water or solutions to fabrics or apparel.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Pat or press layers of saturated mat or cloth into place on molds, using brushes or hands, and smooth out wrinkles and air bubbles with hands or squeegees.
  DWAs: Place materials into molds.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Bond wood reinforcing strips to decks and cabin structures of watercraft, using resin-saturated fiberglass.
  DWAs: Apply adhesives to construction materials.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Apply layers of plastic resin to mold surfaces prior to placement of fiberglass mats, repeating layers until products have the desired thicknesses and plastics have jelled.
  DWAs: Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Cure materials by letting them set at room temperature, placing them under heat lamps, or baking them in ovens.
  DWAs: Load items into ovens or furnaces.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Check all dies, templates, and cutout patterns to be used in the manufacturing process to ensure that they conform to dimensional data, photographs, blueprints, samples, or customer specifications.
  DWAs: Inspect production equipment.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects by measuring with rulers or micrometers, by checking them visually, or by tapping them to detect bubbles or dead spots.
  DWAs: Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Trim excess materials from molds, using hand shears or trimming knives.
  DWAs: Trim excess material from workpieces.

--- SKILLS ---
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Writing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Administration and Management (imp:3.90 lvl:4.19) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Production and Processing (imp:3.82 lvl:3.92) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Education and Training (imp:3.60 lvl:4.12) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Chemistry (imp:3.33 lvl:3.67) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  English Language (imp:3.20 lvl:3.32) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.01 lvl:3.18) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Building and Construction (imp:2.99 lvl:2.78) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Administrative (imp:2.98 lvl:2.98) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Mechanical (imp:2.93 lvl:2.98) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Design (imp:2.91 lvl:1.97) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.79 lvl:2.39) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mathematics (imp:2.77 lvl:2.67) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.50 lvl:1.88) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.50 lvl:2.05) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.23 lvl:1.68) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.17 lvl:1.93) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.13 lvl:1.70) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Law and Government (imp:2.11 lvl:1.58) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Physics (imp:2.07 lvl:1.73) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.90 lvl:1.59) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Psychology (imp:1.72 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Transportation (imp:1.71 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Communications and Media (imp:1.64 lvl:1.27) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.61 lvl:0.82) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Foreign Language (imp:1.60 lvl:0.95) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Telecommunications (imp:1.59) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Geography (imp:1.57) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.56) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Biology (imp:1.51 lvl:0.98) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  History and Archeology (imp:1.48) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.32) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.23) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Visualization (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Static Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Stamina (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Rate Control (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Depth Perception (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Written Expression (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Originality (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Response Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Number Facility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.50 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Time Sharing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.12 lvl:3.88) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Getting Information (imp:4.07 lvl:2.83) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.87 lvl:3.88) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.73 lvl:3.46) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.67 lvl:3.49) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.64 lvl:3.84) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.63 lvl:3.96) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.63 lvl:5.09) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.63 lvl:3.48) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.62 lvl:5.15) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.50 lvl:3.18) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.39 lvl:3.00) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.30 lvl:2.90) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.27 lvl:3.82) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.17 lvl:3.09) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.08 lvl:2.72) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.04 lvl:3.72) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.98 lvl:3.53) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.96 lvl:2.47) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.96 lvl:3.32) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.92 lvl:3.08) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Processing Information (imp:2.90 lvl:2.86) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.90 lvl:2.62) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.89 lvl:3.48) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.87 lvl:2.22) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.86 lvl:2.61) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.85 lvl:2.96) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.81 lvl:2.60) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.73 lvl:3.07) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.67 lvl:3.28) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.44 lvl:2.06) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.31 lvl:2.02) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.30 lvl:2.06) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.27 lvl:1.84) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.18 lvl:1.88) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.03 lvl:1.63) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.01 lvl:1.57) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Working with Computers (imp:1.93 lvl:1.95) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.89 lvl:1.30) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.86 lvl:1.37) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:1.71 lvl:1.33) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.11) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.01) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.50) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.88) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.88) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.63) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:0.61) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Integrity (imp:0.41) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.35) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Cooperation (imp:0.27) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.19) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:0.06) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Sincerity (imp:-0.02) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:-0.02) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.15) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Empathy (imp:-0.20) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.27) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Humility (imp:-0.43) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.47) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.52) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.57) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Persuasion (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Repairing (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 16,170
  annual_median    : $46,880
  annual_pct10     : $36,910
  annual_pct25     : $39,430
  annual_pct75     : $54,490
  annual_pct90     : $63,760
  annual_mean      : $49,550
  hourly_median    : $22.54

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($58,410)
  lowest_state     : Georgia ($35,670)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.638x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (36 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   14,940  median: $  46,790
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      400  median: $  60,010
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      300  median: $  37,780
  Retail Trade                             emp:      240  median: $  49,260
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      140  median: $  50,180
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:       70  median: $  35,780

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (6 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   14,940  median: $  46,790
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      400  median: $  60,010
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      300  median: $  37,780
  Retail Trade                             emp:      240  median: $  49,260
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      140  median: $  50,180
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:       70  median: $  35,780

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fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:04:10.442294Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Lamination (similarity: 0.3830)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamination
  QID: Q384943
  Extract: Lamination is the technique/process of manufacturing a material in multiple layers, so that the composite material achieves improved strength, stability, sound insulation, appearance, or other properties from the use of the differing materials, such as plastic. A laminate is a layered object or mate

  Title: Printed circuit board (similarity: 0.2759)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printed_circuit_board
  QID: Q173350
  Extract: A printed circuit board (PCB), also known as a printed wiring board (PWB), is a laminated sandwich structure of conductive and insulating layers, each with a pattern of traces, planes and other features etched from one or more sheet layers of copper laminated onto or between sheet layers of a non-co

  Title: Duct (flow) (similarity: 0.1250)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duct_(flow)
  QID: Q1453244
  Extract: Ducts are conduits or passages used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) to deliver and remove air. The needed airflows include, for example, supply air, return air, and exhaust air. Ducts commonly also deliver ventilation air as part of the supply air. As such, air ducts are one met

  Title: Guardian Industries (similarity: 0.3214)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guardian_Industries
  QID: Q3118790
  Extract: Guardian Industries is a privately held industrial manufacturer of glass, automotive and building products based in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The company manufactures float glass, fabricated glass products, fiberglass insulation and building materials for commercial, residential and automotive applica

  Title: Fibre-reinforced plastic tanks and vessels (similarity: 0.4557)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibre-reinforced_plastic_tanks_and_vessels
  QID: Q5427080
  Extract: FRP is a modern composite material of construction for chemical plant, pulp and paper mill, and food and pharmaceutical equipment like tanks and vessels. Chemical equipment that range in size from less than a metre to 20 metres are fabricated using FRP as material of construction.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on detailed O*NET task descriptions, comprehensive wage data from BLS, and clear industry employment patterns in manufacturing sector.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T01:07:10.731701+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,681
tokens_output        : 4,513
cost_usd             : $0.048423
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for this specific occupation. The closest semantic neighbor 'Lamination' covers the general technique but lacks occupational detail.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators create composite products by layering fiberglass materials with resins onto molds to form boat hulls, automotive parts, and other structural components. These skilled production workers combine manual dexterity with technical knowledge of composite materials to manufacture durable, lightweight products. They work primarily in manufacturing environments, particularly in marine, automotive, and recreational vehicle industries.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers begin by inspecting and cleaning molds, then applying wax or lacquer to facilitate part removal. They select appropriate fiberglass mats and cloth materials based on project specifications, then mix catalysts with resins to create the laminating solution. Using brushes, spray guns, or manual techniques, they saturate materials with resin and carefully layer them onto molds, using rollers to eliminate air bubbles and ensure smooth surfaces. Throughout the process, they monitor curing times and inspect work for defects, making repairs as needed. Final tasks include trimming excess material with diamond-impregnated saws and removing finished parts from molds.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful fiberglass laminators possess strong attention to detail and the ability to work with precision in physically demanding conditions. They have good arm-hand steadiness and multilimb coordination for handling materials and operating equipment effectively. Problem-solving skills are essential for identifying defects and determining appropriate repair methods. Workers must be comfortable with chemical processes and safety protocols, as they regularly handle resins, catalysts, and solvents. Dependability is crucial since production schedules depend on consistent quality work, and the ability to visualize how layers will form the final product helps ensure structural integrity.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, with 45.8% of workers having this credential and 42.5% having less formal education according to industry data. Entry-level workers typically receive on-the-job training covering safety procedures, material handling, and basic laminating techniques. Some employers prefer candidates with vocational training in composites or related manufacturing processes. Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, or working with adhesives and chemicals can be advantageous for securing entry-level positions.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced laminators can advance to lead positions overseeing production teams or become specialists in complex composite work for aerospace or high-performance applications. Some transition into quality control roles or become trainers for new employees. With additional education, workers may move into composite engineering technician roles or manufacturing supervision positions. Others leverage their hands-on experience to start independent boat repair or custom fabrication businesses, particularly in coastal areas with strong marine industries.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 16,170 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $46,880 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Wages range from $36,910 at the 10th percentile to $63,760 at the 90th percentile, with significant geographic variation from Georgia's $35,670 to Washington's $58,410. Manufacturing accounts for 92.4% of employment (14,940 positions), concentrated in marine, automotive, and recreational vehicle production. Demand is tied to these cyclical industries, with boat building being particularly sensitive to economic conditions. Coastal states and regions with automotive manufacturing typically offer the highest employment concentrations and wages.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The hands-on nature of fiberglass laminating provides moderate protection from automation, as the work requires adaptability to varied mold shapes and real-time quality assessment that current robotics struggle to replicate. However, some routine spraying and material handling tasks may become automated in larger facilities. The emphasis on problem sensitivity, visualization, and manual dexterity in irregular work environments suggests human workers will remain essential for quality laminating work, though productivity-enhancing tools may change specific techniques.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic (51-9195.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve placing materials into molds and monitoring curing processes, with shared work activities in inspecting equipment and controlling processes.
    data: Place materials into molds
    data: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.1)
    data: Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.6)
  [knowledge_overlap] Foundry Mold and Coremakers (51-4071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations require Production and Processing knowledge and share mold preparation techniques, though using different materials.
    data: Production and Processing (imp:3.8, lvl:3.9)
    data: Inspect, clean, and assemble molds
    data: Apply lacquers and waxes to mold surfaces
  [riasec_cluster] Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (51-2041.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are Realistic-oriented manufacturing roles requiring similar physical abilities and attention to detail in structural fabrication work.
    data: R:6.74
    data: Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.6)
    data: Attention to Detail
    data: structural component manufacturing
  [skill_overlap] Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require precision assembly work with composite materials and share transferable skills in operations monitoring and complex problem solving.
    data: Operations Monitoring (imp:3.1, lvl:3.0)
    data: Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.0, lvl:2.9)
    data: composite materials work
  [task_similarity] Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-9124.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve spray application techniques and share work activities in controlling machines and monitoring processes.
    data: Spray chopped fiberglass, resins, and catalysts
    data: Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.6)
    data: pneumatic spray guns

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['fiberglass', 'laminator', 'fabricator', 'composite', 'resin', 'mold', 'fiberglass boat', 'chopper gun']
  exclude_keywords : ['metal', 'plastic injection', 'concrete', 'ceramic', 'wood']
  title_patterns   : ['*Laminator*', '*Fiberglass*', '*Composite*', '*Boat Builder*', '*Fabricator*']
  common_variations: ['Composite Laminator', 'Fiberglass Technician', 'Boat Builder', 'Composite Fabricator', 'Chopper Gun Operator', 'Fiber Placement Technician', 'Composite Bond Technician', 'Fiberglass Boat Maker']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'materials', 'production', 'principles', 'air', 'molds', 'control', 'techniques', 'material', 'objects', 'products', 'includes', 'quality', 'ideas', 'fiberglass', 'layers', 'activities', 'body']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01494  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01387  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
equipment                  31  0.01102  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:74%  dwas:13%  wikipedia:10%
materials                  26  0.00925  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  dwas:19%  inference:19%
production                 17  0.00605  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  dwas:29%  inference:24%
principles                 16  0.00569  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
air                        14  0.00498  wikipedia            wikipedia:64%  onet_tasks:14%  onet_dimensions:14%
molds                      13  0.00462  dwas                 dwas:38%  onet_tasks:31%  inference:31%
control                    13  0.00462  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
techniques                 13  0.00462  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:77%  inference:23%
material                   13  0.00462  wikipedia            wikipedia:38%  onet_dimensions:23%  inference:23%
objects                    13  0.00462  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  dwas:8%
products                   12  0.00427  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:42%  onet_tasks:17%  wikipedia:17%
includes                   12  0.00427  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quality                    11  0.00391  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:36%  wikipedia:9%
ideas                      11  0.00391  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
fiberglass                 10  0.00356  inference            inference:50%  onet_tasks:40%  wikipedia:10%
layers                     10  0.00356  wikipedia            wikipedia:60%  onet_tasks:30%  inference:10%
activities                 10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  wikipedia:10%
body                       10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
manufacturing               9  0.00320  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:22%  onet_tasks:11%
hand                        9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:11%  inference:11%
problems                    9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
procedures                  9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needed                      9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  wikipedia:11%  inference:11%
quickly                     9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
hands                       8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:25%
monitoring                  8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performance                 8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
machines                    8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%
events                      8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
handling                    8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:38%